North Pacific Marine Science Organization
Designates North Pacific Marine Science Organization for International Immunities
What it does
The order does not direct agencies to act; it designates the North Pacific Marine Science Organization to receive privileges under the International Organizations Immunities Act.
Real-world impact
- Grants the organization legal privileges and immunities under U.S. law.
- Affirms that existing treaty or congressional privileges are not limited.
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Summary
This order designates the North Pacific Marine Science Organization as a public international organization entitled to the privileges, exemptions, and immunities provided by the International Organizations Immunities Act. It finds that the organization is one in which the United States participates under that Act.
The designation clarifies that the organization may receive those legal protections in the United States. The order also states it does not limit any privileges the organization may have from international agreements or acts of Congress.
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